Earth Tours offers small group tours and private tours.
Hiking group climbs out of an Escalante slot canyon
Private tours are customized to ideally suit your interests and abilities. Most families choose this option (the cost of a private tour is usually equal to the cost for 4 people on a group tour). Guests who prefer to go at their own pace or desire solitude also choose a private tour. Because of the need to start before dawn or finish after dusk, photography trips are usually private tours, unless I can find other photographers to join the tour. Private tours are best for guests with special needs that limit their mobility.
Group tours (generally no more than 5 guests) appeal to those who desire to save some money and/or meet other people. Given the nature of Earth Tours trips, our guests tend to be wonderful and interesting people to share a day with. However, if you prefer a slower pace, you might feel like you are holding others back. Conversely, if you are a fast hiker, you may not be able to reach your optimal exertion. When putting together a group tour, I try to assure that everyone is compatible and capable of comfortably participating in the outing, but group dynamics can require compromises. The first person to book a group trip decides on the location and difficulty of hike; then I advertise it to others who might join us. I notify the first party about who else joins the tour to make sure it works for everyone. If nobody else joins the tour, you would have to pay my minimum group rate (typically the cost of two guests; in southern Utah, an additional $50 surcharge is required).